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Kamloops firefighters displaced after vehicle fire in fire hall
June 18, 2025 - 1:54 PM
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A vehicle fire forced Kamloops firefighters out of their regular station early Tuesday night.
Kelowna leaning into dense urban neighbourhoods: study
June 07, 2025 - 2:30 PM
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More people in Kelowna are choosing to live the classic urban lifestyle by switching to rentals in densely populated areas and travelling by bike or public transit.
Time takes its toll on South Okanagan jail house built in 1896
May 03, 2025 - 11:00 AM

A fundraising campaign is underway in Oliver and the surrounding area to restore the historic Fairview Jail building — one of the oldest remaining structures of its kind in the Okanagan Valley.
'Not going anywhere': Barber opens Penticton shop with goal of retiring in his 80s
April 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM

When you talk to Daniel Markin for more than five minutes, one thing becomes clear — his infectious love for life and a smile that never seems to leave his face.
'Beginnings of colonization': New book on Vernon's O'Keefe Ranch doesn't romanticize history
April 14, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Okanagan historian Ken Mather spent 20 years living on the O'Keefe Ranch and now, more than 40 years after he first began working there he's penned a book about the historic site.
A look back at the federal election campaign this week
April 11, 2025 - 5:00 PM

The federal election campaign is well underway with just over two weeks until election day.
Break-in or vandalism? Motive behind damage at Kamloops mayor's dealership unclear
April 07, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Someone has smashed windows and a door at an auto dealership owned by the mayor of Kamloops.
Former Penticton mayor files yet another lawsuit against family members
April 02, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The longstanding legal dispute between former Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki and members of family continues.
Keremeos town hall assailant allowed back in region, but not village
March 20, 2025 - 4:57 PM

A man who smashed up the Keremeos village office then threatened and assaulted people inside is allowed back in the Thompson-Okanagan.
BC privacy czar offers warning as Kamloops eyes Kelowna's surveillance network
February 19, 2025 - 7:00 AM

It's more important than ever to keep tabs on local government surveillance plans like Kelowna has and Kamloops is exploring, as society is more connected than ever, according to BC's Information and Privacy Commissioner.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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